Best Self-Empting Robot Vacuums and Mops

The Eufy 11S is one the cheapest self-emptying robot vacuums on the market. It ably sucked up dry oatmeal from hard floors and low-pile carpeting in our tests. The dust bin opens and empty easily, making it more convenient to use than some other models in the same price.

It recharges at its base and then resumes cleaning when ready. But its obstacle-avoidance system is caught in socks and cords and it's unable to operate under low thresholds.

1. iRobot 11S

The 11S is one the cheaper self Empty robot Vacuum-emptying robots available, and a lot of people seem to like it. It is great at getting under furniture and is a great choice for those who have hard floors or for daily cleaning. The suction might be less powerful than those of our top picks, however it still gets the job done. It has a large dust bin as well as a long-lasting battery. The app allows you to schedule your daily cleaning routine or choose a particular room. It's also possible to map out your home, which could help the device avoid areas you don't want it to go to.

The app is simple to use and has a simple layout. It's not a feature-rich app however, it's simple to use and allows you to keep track of the robot's activity. It also comes with a helpful tutorial to help you understand the basics.

Its cleaning patterns don't always look logical - sometimes it goes in straight lines, and other times it focuses on the edges of a room, however, Bounce Navigation ensures your entire floor is cleaned. It's not the best at negotiating obstacles, though - it was unable to climb over our piano pedals and pet food bowls, and ended up getting stuck in our 2.25-inch shag rug a few times.

We believe that there are better robot vacuums on the market than the 11S. The iRobot Roomba is simpler to maintain and maintain, with lower recurring costs and charges faster. It also has a larger dustbin and is more effective on all surfaces, and it can overcome low-lying obstructions (like electrical cords) more easily.

The eufy RoboVac 11S is another option for regular vacuuming. It is a close design to our top pick and is great in removing smaller and fine dust from hard floors. It does a good job on carpets with medium or low pile. Like the Roomba by iRobot Roomba it also comes with a large dirt compartment and utilizes BoostIQ to automatically adjust suction power. It also has an easy-to-use remote control to use and you can schedule daily cleanings using the app. Its battery lasts about an hour and the dustbin can be emptied without removing it from the dock.

2. Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra

The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra is a great robot vacuum and mop self empty vacuum and mop with a surprisingly wide array of automation features. It comes in three versions that include the basic S7, the S7 MaxV Plus, and the S7 MaxV Ultra. The latter model is the only one with an Empty Wash Fill Dock (or an alternative Auto-Empty Dock). These docks allow the robot to return to its home base after cleaning and empty the debris into a dust bag or reservoir, drain the dirty water tank and clean its mopping pad.

The S7's sensors work to eliminate obstacles and clean floors. It can detect floor types and save a map of rooms and zones. It can even determine dirt levels. It also has the ability to plan and conduct spot cleaning sessions. It was able to perform well in standard tests, but could not match the iRobot Roomba j7+ for the carpet deep cleaning test.

You can program the S7 using the companion app to run a cleansing cycle in accordance with your schedule. You can choose a time, day, or week, as well as select from several cleaning modes, such as eco, automatic and deep clean. You can also choose whether the robot will stop if its power runs out or when it comes across an obstruction.

If you don't own an iPhone however, you can still utilize the S7 by connecting a remote control to its charging dock. The controls are difficult at first but they're very efficient after you've become accustomed to them. The power button doubles as the general 'Clean' function and the "Spot Clean" button instructs the robot to clean small areas around itself. The "Spot Clean" button activates the child lock.

Roborock's mobile app has been enhanced to include a live view function that allows you to observe what the S7 does at home. You can activate it by pressing a certain sequence of buttons on your S7 and then you can create an unlock pattern within the mobile app, which is available at any time you want to know what the S7 is doing.

3. Shark IQ XL

Shark isn't as well-known in the field of robot vacuums as iRobot and Roborock However, our hands-on testing of this model has shown it to be one of the most efficient self-emptying robot vacuums on the market. It is easy to set up and comes with an enormous bin that is able to be easily empty (albeit loudly) into a trashcan once full. It can also be programmed to sweep the entire house on a schedule.

The IQ XL can connect to your home WiFi, which lets you monitor it from the Shark app and check its battery levels as it cleans. The app lets you program cleaning schedules, self Empty Robot vacuum get push notifications about its status as well as the ability to pause and resume cleaning, or set it to a single room. It can also be controlled using voice commands through Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. The app will show you what power mode is currently selected which is Eco, Maximum, Normal, however we found that none of these modes produced any significant difference in cleaning performance.

Once it finishes cleaning after which the IQ XL will automatically empty the dustbin into its base, and it automatically emptys itself. Its bin can hold up 60 days of debris and won't require emptying more frequently than that, unless you have several pets with long hair. If you have to empty it you can simply detach the side container, hold it over the trash can, and then press a button.

There isn't much to dislike about the Shark IQ XL, although it feels a bit less sturdy than the Roomba 694. It's good of cleaning carpeted floors but doesn't match the iRobot Roomba i7 when it comes to bare floor performance. The i7 is also built better and feels more durable. It is robust, has lower maintenance requirements, has lower monthly costs, and is faster to charge, and offers comparable battery performance, and offers the most advanced automation features like no-go zones and the ability to select specific rooms for a clean.

4. iRobot J7+

This robot vac/mop combination is a rarity since it does both jobs extremely well. iRobot Combo j7+ has all the smarts and features of its j7 equivalent, including LiDAR maps and self-emptying. But it also offers additional features for mopping and vacuuming.

The j7+ utilizes the latest acoustic sensor technology to determine the type of floor, so that it can vacuum or mop the room during its initial pass. This information is also used to determine the best cleaning options for rooms with carpets and rug versus those with hard flooring.

The J7+ is more quiet than the majority of robotic vacuums when it's in use, and even quieter when it's mopping. The maximum reading of 64db on our decibel scale is similar to office chatter.

It is easy to set up an cleaning schedule and then change what happens when the dust canister fills. The j7+ is also controlled by voice assistants, such as Alexa, Google Assistant and others. The app allows you to create and view maps from your home.

The j7+ performed admirably in our tests of both carpeted and hard floors, removing all the dirt we threw its way. It has a hard time with pet hair, large debris and sand. However, it is able to clean them with more effort. It also has decent navigation capabilities, as well as a pair of cliff sensors to stop it from falling down stairs or getting stuck on furniture legs.

We did discover a couple of small niggles with the j7+, mostly that it can snag on cords and rugs, and that it doesn't always shut off its mopping once it's finished vacuuming. This is a fantastic model that ticks off all the boxes.

iRobot j7+ has also one of the best auto-emptying systems that we've ever examined. It drops its 14oz/0.4-liter dust canister in the base station, where it automatically emptys for you. This reduces the amount of trash you'll need to dispose of and you'll need to change the reusable dust disposal bag from the dock about every 60 days or so, depending on how often you use the j7+.